by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer science at SMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 19 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU highly for computer science, ranked #77 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 77 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Texas | 2 of 29 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 49 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 53 master’s degrees in computer science.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,878 | $43,878 |
| Fees | $5,688 | $5,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 89% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of computer science master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 3 doctoral degrees in computer science.
SMU is not currently ranked for computer science at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of computer science doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 85 |